Author John Fowles, Nov. 5

Author John Fowles, Nov. 5

AP/Carolyn Djanodly, Random House

Author John Fowles, Nov. 5British author John Fowles, whose works include "The French Lieutenant's Woman" and "The Collector" died on Nov. 5. He was 79. Fowles died at his home in Lyme Regis, Dorset, southwest England, after a long illness. Fowles' wife, Sarah, was by his side at the time of his death.

Author John Fowles, Nov. 5British author John Fowles, whose works include "The French Lieutenant's Woman" and "The Collector" died on Nov. 5. He was 79. Fowles died at his home in Lyme Regis, Dorset, southwest England, after a long illness. Fowles' wife, Sarah, was by his side at the time of his death. (AP/Carolyn Djanodly, Random House)

Author John Fowles, Nov. 5British author John Fowles, whose works include "The French Lieutenant's Woman" and "The Collector" died on Nov. 5. He was 79. Fowles died at his home in Lyme Regis, Dorset, southwest England, after a long illness. Fowles' wife, Sarah, was by his side at the time of his death.